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title: "My child won't go to therapy"
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date: '2026-10-15'
description: 'Anxiety. My 11-year-old is having issues with anxiety. I’d like to get her help and support, but she won’t see a therapist due to stigma. Do you have any suggestions?'
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# My child won't go to therapy

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Anxiety. My 11-year-old is having issues with anxiety. I’d like to get her help and support, but she won’t see a therapist due to stigma. Do you have any suggestions?

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